Garage hanging Storage DIY

[fly boy]

Needed some more room in the garage to fit the bike and the mom mobile so I build a spin-off of what I've done in the past. I actually like this a little better since it runs longways down the wall and and I can put about the same amount as before.

Just a simple 2x4 anchored to the wall as a cleat, hang some chains and a piece of plywood. I am 175 and was doing pull-ups in the middle with-out it flexing or making me feel nervous, so I will gladly put 200 lbs worth of junk up on it.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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[rondog]

I've built overhead storage all around my garage, everywhere I could. Mine's done with perforated angle and 3/4" plywood, because I had it. But I've also done it by making a frame with 2x2's, 24" deep x 8ft. long or whatever needed, with 1/2" plywood on top of that. The frame can be lagged right into the wall studs then suspended from the ceiling. I usually go about 24" from the ceiling.

Sure makes life a lot easier to store your crap up high out of the way! But it also makes it easier to gather even more crap. You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I've got on the shelves up high around my garage, there's most of a Willys Jeep up there and a whole lot of a Harley dresser. Plus tons of other shit.

[rbeau30]

Don't ignore the space above your garage door when it is rolled up!

I have 3 overhead storage racks up there.

[fly boy]

Don't ignore the space above your garage door when it is rolled up!

I have 3 overhead storage racks up there.


Was considering that too. Figured I'd start with the wall and see how far it got me.

[Lex_Luthor]

Nice work, I like the simplicity. Much easier than installing tons of shelving. Plus, parts are easily replaced.

[newracer]

That OSB will likely sag after time. You should consider adding some horizontal support.

[Fentonite]

That OSB will likely sag after time. You should consider adding some horizontal support.

I thought the same thing, and I also expect that with enough time, the OSB will break down around the eye-bolt washer. I'd add a 2x4 under the front edge of the OSB, and put the bolt through that as well. (Not bashing, I really like the idea!)

[Lex_Luthor]

You could reinforce the OSB with some strapping or angle iron & use washers with a large diameter

[fly boy]

I used fender washers in the OSB so the eye bolts won't pull out of the wood.

This is only a temp solution. Last time I designed something like this the OSB without washers started to sag about 1/4-1/2" in the middle after 3 years - and it was 4' x 4', this one is 2' x 8' feet. The next one I build will be out of sturdy 3/4" plywood and re-enforced. That's all for the input for others to use.

[HoneyBadger]

Sorry if I missed it: How much did you spend on the project?

It appears to be a pretty good low-cost or short-term solution.

[fly boy]

$47 total from lowes with 10% off. They cut the 4x8 osb in half at no charge, and cut 10' of chain into four 2.5 foot sections (didn't know if I would need 4 or not, went with 3).